Sonoma County's newest Certified Tourism Ambassadors
Sonoma County gained 21 new Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTAs) after they completed Sonoma County Tourism's popular service program held at the Chamber offices at the end of February.
"Visitors who have a positive experience are more likely to return," said Mo McElroy, who heads up the CTA program for Sonoma County Tourism. "And they will share their perceptions with their friends. Everyone benefits – visitors, hospitality workers and their employers, and the local and regional economies."
The aim of the Sonoma County Certified Tourism Ambassador program is to showcase Sonoma County and improve tourism by turning every visitor encounter into a positive experience. The premise is simple: if front-line employees and volunteers (those who come into immediate contact with the visitor) provide quality service, visitors are more likely to have a positive experience.
The 21 New Sonoma County Certified Tourism Ambassadors:
Leslie Andersen | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Kelly Bass Seibel | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Ryan Beach | Argent Bank |
Bryan Bell | Sonoma County BEST |
Jeff Bricker | Speedpro Imaging Santa Rosa |
Julie Fadda Powers | NorthBay biz magazine |
Lu Frazier | Frazier Consulting |
Nate Friar | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Howard Hesterberg | Wine Country Bikes |
Brandon Jewell | Sonoma County BEST |
Harold Jones | Wine Country Walking Tours |
Myrna Lozada | California Welcome Center Santa Rosa |
Steve Lyman | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Tammi Matthias | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Nadene Nelson | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Janet Rogers | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Thomas Singerline | Wyndham Resorts |
Kevin Stoll | Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce |
Peter Testi | Robert Rue Vineyard and Winery |
Edward Trippe | Elephant Trading Company |
Eric Von Zamory | Safari West |
For more information about the Certified Tourism Ambassador Program, contact Mo McElroy, mmcelroy@sonomacounty.com, or visit www.sonomacounty.com/articles/partners/sonoma-county-cta-program.